Switching PAYG Provider

Miroslav

Currently on PAYG O2 - £10 p/m gets 300 texts and 500mb Data Allowance.

O2 is quite poor in my area, so want to switch to Orange/Vodafone/T-Mobile that has the same/similar allowances.

Is it as easy as getting the right SIM for this and putting it in the phone? And where would I get this SIM?

I just need to be able to view/hear my remaining data and text allowance for the month easily as I share the phone and like to check regularly how much is remaining for the month.

Thanks for any pointers.

JJ_Egan

Decide what network you want and order sim card on line or in shop .

If your current phone is locked to a network you will need to get it unlocked .

jje

Miroslav

That simple? O2 won't chase if I take the SIM out and not top up again? A silly question maybe.

Looking at packages online and not all clear. Orange Dolphin says just 100mb a month allowance.

Phone is unlocked, so not an issue there

JJ_Egan

That simple? O2 won't chase if I take the SIM out and not top up again? A silly question maybe.

Not unless you have a contract .

jje

Miroslav

Excellent. Thanks

Andy7856

One last point, you have states the main network operators, dont forget the virtual networks, eg Asda (voda), Virgin (T-mob) they often offer a slightly better deal than the network itself.

Make sure you use up all you credit cos you wont get that back either....

Enjoy

PaulBear

IMHO - Tesco has best deal at the moment - 500 minutes, unlimited [probably 3000] texts and 500mb internet for £10 per month PAYG. I rang my provider Virgin and they equalled it but at least 1gb internet for £10-23 [VAT increase]

pmduk

I'd suggest giffgaff normally, but with a poor o2 signal they're not a good choice in your case.

Andy7856

If you cant get a decent o2 signal then dont use Tesco or Giff-gaff. Daft as it sounds if you cant get o2, are you sure the other networks will offer you a better signal? You may be jumping into a worse situation. Go online and get free SIM cards for all networks, then go play with your signal indicator bar.

Good luck.